Anne Wade, MLIS
Part-time Faculty, Education
LTK+ Global Manager, Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance

Office: |
S-GA 1221
Grey Nuns Annex, 1211-1215 St-Mathieu St. |
Phone: | (514) 848-2424 ext. 2885 |
Email: | anne.wade@concordia.ca |
Availability: |
9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday via email. |
Research Interests
Information Literacy, Early Literacy, Educational Technology, Online learning, Self Regulated Learning
Teaching Activities
Advanced Online Information Retrieval, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept., Concordia University, Jan. - May 1995 (I designed this new course).
Automated Library Systems I, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept., Sept. - Dec. 1994 and 1995. (I redesigned this course.)
Automated Library Systems II, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept., Jan. - May 1995, 1996, and 1997. (I redesigned this course.)
Circulation, 3 credit course for CEGEP students, Documentation and Library Systems, John Abbott College, Aug-Dec. 1997.
Indexing and Abstracting, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept., Concordia University, Sept.-Dec., 1997.
Introductory Information Literacy Skills (formerly: Library Research Practices: Developing Information Literacy Skills) [Online format], Co-designed (with Joanne Locke) and taught 3 credit course for undergraduate students, eConcordia, 2011 – Present
Introduction to Library Research Practices, 3 credit course for non-Library Studies undergraduate students, Education/Information Studies Dept., Concordia University, 1994 - 2004.
Library Research Practices in Education, (Adaptation of Introduction to Library Research Practices)
required 3 credit course for Child Study undergraduate students, Education Dept., Concordia University, 2003-2013.
Online Information Retrieval, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept., Concordia University, Jan. - May 1993.
Reference: Bibliographic Control, 3 credit course for Diploma students, Library Studies Dept., Concordia University, Sept. - Dec.1993, 1994 and 1995.
Special Topics in Libraries: Alternative Careers for Librarians, 3 credit course for Diploma and undergraduate students, Library Studies Dept. Concordia University, Jan. - May 1994.
Publications
Journals (since 2012)
Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Lysenko, L., WaGioko, M., Kiforo, E., Iminza, R., & Marsh, J. (under review). The Learning Toolkit Plus: An overview. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. Special issue.
Lysenko, L., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Iminza, R., & Kiforo, E. (under review). Self-regulated learning in Kenyan classrooms: A test of a process e-portfolio. International Journal of Instruction.
Xin, G., Cheung, A.C. K., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A. (under review) Examining the impact of ABRACADEBRA (ABRA), as a gamed-based online literacy program, on primary school students in rural Hunan, China. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Special issue.
Lysenko, L., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Kiforo, E., & Iminza, R. (in press). Emergent Literacy in Math (ELM): Learning numeracy with interactive technology in Kenya grade-one classes. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education.
Lysenko, L., Abrami, P.C., & Wade, A. (in press). Sustainability and scalability of digital tools for learning: The Learning Toolkit Plus in Kenya. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology.
Iminza, R., Lysenko, L., Wade, A., & Abrami, P.C. (in press). Implementing interactive literacy software in Kenya early childhood education classes. International Journal of Education and Development
Uribe-Banda, C. Wood, E., Gottardo, A., Wade, A. Iminza R. & WaGĩokõ, M. (in press). Evaluating teachers’ learning, perceptions, and cultural differences following professional development for early literacy software. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology
Wood, E., Vica, C., Gottardo, A., Iminza, R., Kiforo, E., & Wade, A. (2022). Perceptions and pedagogical considerations in professional development training for integration of an early literacy program in Kenya. Oxford Education review.
Lysenko, L., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Kiforo, E., & Iminza, R. (2021) Emergent Literacy in Mathematics (ELM): Learning numeracy with interactive technology in Kenya grade-one classes. Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
Wade, A., Lysenko, L., & Abrami, P.C. (2020). Developing information literacy skills in elementary students using the web-based Inquiry Strategies for the Information Society of the Twenty-first Century (ISIS-21). Journal of Information Literacy. 14(2), 96-127. https://doi.org/10.11645/14.2.2754
Lysenko, L., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Marsh, J., Wagioko, M. & Kiforo, E. (2019.) Promoting young Kenyans growth in literacy in educational technology: A tale of two years of implementation. International Journal of Educational Research, 95, 179-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2019.02.013
Pickup D. I., Bernard R. M., Borokhovski E., Wade A. C., Tamim R. M. (2018). Systematically searching empirical literature in the social sciences: Results from two meta-analyses within the domain of education. Rossiiskii psikhologicheskii zhurnal – Russian Psychological Journal, 15(4), 245–265. https://doi.org/10.21702/rpj.2018.4.10
Mak, B., Cheung, A., Guo, X., Abrami, P. C., & Wade, A. (2017). Examining the impact of the
ABRACADABRA (ABRA) web-based literacy programme on Primary ESL school students in Hong Kong. Education and Information Technologies, 22(6), 2671-2691. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-017-9620-3
Cheung, A., Mak, B. Abrami, P.C., Wade, A. & Lysenko, L. (2016). The effectiveness of the ABRACADABRA (ABRA) web-based literacy program on primary school students in Hong Kong. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 27(3), 219-245. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/151937/
Lysenko, L., Rosenfield, S., Dedic, H., Savard, A., Idan, E., Abrami, P.C., Wade, C. A., & Naffi, N. (2016). Using interactive software to teach foundational mathematical skills. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice. 15, 19-34. http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol15/JITEv15IIPp019-034Lysenko2154.pdf
Abrami, P.C., Bernard, R.B., Borokhovski, E., Waddington, D., Wade, A., & Persson, T. (2015). Strategies for teaching students to think critically: A meta analysis. Review of Educational Research, 85(20, 275-314. http://dx.doi.org/10.3102/0034654314551063
Abrami, P.C., Ang’ondi, E. K., Gioko, A. M., Marsh, J., Wade, A. (2014). A Study of ABRACADABRA Early Literacy Software in Mombasa, Kenya. In 9th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education & Training E learning Conference 28-30 May 2014, Speke Resort and Conference Center, Kampala Uganda.
Abrami, P.C., Wade, A., Lysenko, L., Marsh, J., & Gioko, A. (2014). Using educational technology to develop early literacy skills in Sub-saharan Africa. Education and Information Technologies, 21, 945-964. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-014-9362-4
Lysenko, L., Borokhovski, E., Abrami, P., & Wade, A. (2014). Improving literacy skills with ABRACADABRA. Perspectives on Language and Literacy, 11-15.
Abrami, P.C., Bures, E., Idan, E., Meyer, E., Venkatesh, V.. & Wade, A. (2013). Electronic portfolio encouraging active reflective learning. In R. Azevedo (Ed.) International handbook of metacognition and learning technologies. New York: Springer Science Business Media.
Abrami, P.C., Venkatesh, V., Meyer, E., & Wade, A. (2013). Using electronic portfolios to foster literacy and self regulated learning skills in elementary students. Journal of Educational Psychology. 105(4), 1108-1209.
Brook, J., Lau, E., Ferretti, J., Upitis, R., Anderson, M., Saario, H., Lopinski, J., Wade, A., Fountain, J., Idan, E. (2013). Making music with iSCORE: Support materials for teachers. Yarker, ON: Wintergreen Studios.
Meyer, E.M., Wade, A., & Abrami, P.C (2013). Teaching with electronic portfolios to develop 21st century literacies. LEARNing Landscapes, 6(2), 265-280.
Venkatesh, V., Bures, E., Davidson, A.L., Wade, A., Lysenko, L. &. Abrami, P.C. (2013). Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active and Reflective Learning: A case study in improving academic self-regulation through innovative use of educational technologies. In A. Ritzhaupt & S. Kumar (Eds). Cases on educational technology implementation for facilitating learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Lysenko, L., Bures, E., Idan, E., Wade, A., Abrami, P. & Meyer, E. (2012). An electronic portfolio for teachers: Design and preliminary assessment. In Proceedings of world conference on eLearning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (pp. 1133-1142). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Wade, A., Locke, J., & Devey, P. (2012). An online information literacy course for undergraduates: Early experiences. Proceedings of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress 2012. Helsinki, Finland. Available: http://conference.ifla.org/ifla78
Lebel, C., Abrami, P.C., Wade, A. & Meyer, E. (2012). ePEARL: An electronic portfolio encouraging self-regulation. In the proceedings of the sixth colloquium of le Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en technologies d'apprentissage (CIRTA). Quebec: CIRTA.
Media (since 2012)
UNESCO. (2021, June 11). Distance and digital learning during COVID-19 crisis: UNESCO Literacy Prizes laureates share their experiences [Wade quoted]. https://en.unesco.org/news/distance-and-digital-learning-during-covid-19-crisis-unesco-literacy-prizes-laureates-share
Maestracci, V. (2020, Aug. 7) Concordia helps adapt literacy programming to the reality of COVID-19 school closures in Kenya: ABRA@Home trains teachers to bring lessons to the homes of young learners and their families. [Wade quoted]. NOW News. https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2020/08/07/concordia-helps-adapt-literacy-programming-to-the-reality-of-covid-19-school-closures-in-kenya.html
Brennan, J. (2020, Apr. 9). Concordia’s literacy tools are a key part of the Government of Quebec’s new online learning portal for the pandemic. [Wade quoted]. NOW News. Available: http://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2020/04/09/concordias-literacy-tools-are-key-to-the-government-of-quebecs-new-online-learning-portal-for-the-pandemic.html?c=/research/learning-performance/news
Rolfe, K. (2019, July 5). Concordia researchers evaluate their work to improve literacy rates in Kenya. [Wade quoted]. NOW News. Available: http://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2019/07/05/concordia-researchers-evaluate-their-work-to-improve-litearcy-rates-in-kenya.html?c=/research/learning-performance
Van der Linde, D. (2019, June 18). Concordia spurs innovation in Africa: Students, research and partnerships play larger role in infrastructure, education, economic progress [Wade quoted].. Concordia University Magazine. Available: http://www.concordia.ca/cunews/offices/vpaer/aar/2019/06/18/concordia-spurs-innovation-in-africa.html?c=alumni-friends/magazine
Downey, F. (2013, March 12). Our leaders in e-Learning [Wade quoted]. NOW News. Available: http://www.concordia.ca/now/what-we-do/teaching/20130312/our-leaders-in-e-learning.php
Professional Activities
-
Science Insights Education Frontiers, Editorial Board, 2020, September -
Concordia University. Faculty of Arts and Science Tribunal Pool. June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2021.
-
Max Bell Foundation. Reviewer. 2009 – present.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Treasurer. 2012 – June, 2020.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Executive member. 2009-2020.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Board member. 2007-2020.
-
Research Synthesis Methods, Associate Editor, 2013 – 2018.
-
GradProSkills, Fellow, 2013 – 2017.
-
Campbell Collaboration. Education Coordinating Group. IRMG liaison, 2004 - 2016.
-
iSCORE Advisory Board, Member, 2012 – 2015.
-
Research Synthesis & Methods. Editorial Board. 2009 - 2013.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Past President. 2011 - 2012.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Chair. Awards. 2011 – 2012.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Chair. Nominations. 2011 – 2012.
-
McGill University Student Mentorship Program, Mentor, 2009 - 2012
-
Quebec. Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Inquiry Process Project Committee. Member. 2010-2011.
-
ePortfolio & Identity Conference Planning Committee (London, UK). 2011.
-
Quebec. Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Provincial Advisory Council on Teachers of English, ABQLA rep. 2010–2011.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. President. 2010 - 2011.
-
The Partnership eJournal. Editor-in-Chief Search Committee. 2010.
-
The Partnership: The Provincial and Territorial Library Associations of Canada. ABQLA rep. 2009 – 2012.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Strategic Planning Committee. Chair. 2009 – 2011.
-
APA Advisory Council. APA Award for Excellence in Librarianship. 2009 – 2010.
-
Campbell Collaboration. Information Retrieval Methods Group. Co-convenor, 2006 - 2012.
-
Campbell Collaboration. Information Retrieval Methods Group. Member, 2004 - 2012.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Vice-President. 2009-2010.
-
Quebec Library Association/L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec. Conference Committee. Chair. 2009-2010.
-
Learning Forum London, Program Committee, 2009 - 2010.
-
ePortfolio & Digital Identity conference (Montreal, QC; May 5-7, 2008). Member of the Scientific Committee. 2008.
-
iLearning Forum. Reviewer. 2008.
-
Campbell Collaboration. C2 SPECTR Task Force. Member, 2006.
-
Anglophone School Board-University-MEQ Focus Day, Co-Facilitator, 2004.
-
Eastern Canada ePortfolio Working Forum, Co-Chair, November 13-14, 2004.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Co-Chair Web committee, 2002-2004.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Past-President, 2002-2003.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Co-Chair Nominations Committee, 2002-2003.
-
McGill Library and Information Studies. Advisory Board, SLA rep., 2001-2002
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, President, 2001-2002.
-
Concordia University, Education Dept., Curriculum Committee, Part-time rep, 2000-2002.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, President-Elect, 2000-2001.
-
Dawson College, Adaptech Project, Advisory Board, Member, 1999-2007.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, International Committee, Chair, 1999-2000
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Scholarship Committee, Chair, 1999-2000.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, SLA/QLA Christmas Fund-raiser for CODE, Co-Chair, 1998-2006.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Program Committee, Chair, 1998-1999.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Scholarship Committee, Member, 1996-1999.
-
Concordia University, Library Studies Advisory Committee, Member Ex-Officio, 1995-1996.
-
Concordia University, Part-time Faculty Appraisal Committee, Library Studies, 1995-1996.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Advisory Board member, 1994-2004.
-
Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Treasurer, Executive Committee, 1994-1998.
-
Concordia University, Curriculum Committee, Library Studies, 1994-1996.
-
Concordia University, Departmental Personnel Committee, Library Studies, 1994-1996.
-
Concordia University, Library Studies Appraisal Committee, Member Ex-Officio, 1994-1996.
-
Concordia University, Search Committee (Search for Director), Library Studies. 1994.
-
Special Library Association, Eastern Canada Chapter, Programme Committee, 1993-1994.
Awards
- 2017 Research Professionals Excellence Awards, First place. Québec Fonds Société et culture.
- Anne Galler Award for Outstanding Library Service. (2016). Québec Library Association.
- Volunteer of Distinction. (2013). English Montreal School Board.
- APA Excellence in Librarianship Award. (2008). American Psychological Association.
- Member of the Year (2000), Eastern Canada Chapter, Special Libraries Association